About this movie
Loosely based on the criminal career of Frank Lucas, a gangster from La Grange, North Carolina, who smuggled heroin into the United States on American service planes returning from the Vietnam War, before being detained by a task force led by Newark Detective Richie Roberts.
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Year
2007
Runtime
2h 37m
TMDB Rating
⭐ 7.6/10
Votes
6,067
Genre
Drama, Crime
Director
Language
EN
Budget
$100.0M
Cast
new york city
vietnam
drug smuggling
society
gangster
drug trafficking
heroin
junkie
ghetto
nightclub
ambition
rise and fall
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Questions about American Gangster
How long is American Gangster?
American Gangster has a runtime of 2h 37m (2 hours and 37 minutes).
Who directed American Gangster?
American Gangster was directed by Ridley Scott and released in 2007.
What genre is American Gangster?
American Gangster is a Drama, Crime film (2007).
Who stars in American Gangster?
The cast of American Gangster includes Denzel Washington, Russell Crowe, Josh Brolin, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Cuba Gooding Jr..
What is the TMDB rating for American Gangster?
American Gangster has a TMDB rating of 7.6/10 based on 6,067 votes.
